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Midmar Kirk And Recumbent Stone Circle - Geograph
Midmar is a historic settlement in Aberdeenshire, lying north of Banchory and southwest of Inverurie. It is noted for its three stone circles and various standing stones. Midmar and Sunhoney are both recumbent stone circles. History The name ''Midmar'', formerly ''Migmar'', is of Pictish origin. The first element is ''mig-'' meaning "bog, swamp" (c.f. Welsh ''mig(n)''), while the second is the district name '' Marr''. Midmar is a largely rural community, and links to Midmar Castle and Midmar Manor House. The castle dates from the 16th century. The current church dates from 1787. The previous church, St Nidian's, was located over half a kilometre to the south and now forms part of a scheduled monument that includes a medieval motte known as Cunningar Motte. The oil boom in the 1970s created a temporary burst in building due to the village's proximity to Aberdeen. Stone circles Midmar stone circle lies adjacent to the parish church. The 17m diameter circle features st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midmar Kirk And Recumbent Stone Circle - Geograph
Midmar is a historic settlement in Aberdeenshire, lying north of Banchory and southwest of Inverurie. It is noted for its three stone circles and various standing stones. Midmar and Sunhoney are both recumbent stone circles. History The name ''Midmar'', formerly ''Migmar'', is of Pictish origin. The first element is ''mig-'' meaning "bog, swamp" (c.f. Welsh ''mig(n)''), while the second is the district name '' Marr''. Midmar is a largely rural community, and links to Midmar Castle and Midmar Manor House. The castle dates from the 16th century. The current church dates from 1787. The previous church, St Nidian's, was located over half a kilometre to the south and now forms part of a scheduled monument that includes a medieval motte known as Cunningar Motte. The oil boom in the 1970s created a temporary burst in building due to the village's proximity to Aberdeen. Stone circles Midmar stone circle lies adjacent to the parish church. The 17m diameter circle features st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
